April 9th,10th,12th and 13th (New Hythe)

On the 9th,I counted 12 singing Nightingales in the Park and the first Reed Warbler and Whitethroat were noted.

the 10th,was much cooler at least during the morning,I only heard 3 Nightingales.However 2 Reed Warblers were singing at the dipping pond and a Whitethroat was nearby.The first Little Ringed Plover was seen.

The highlight was the sighting of three Marsh Harrier,one being a male. 

On the 12th,a Cuckoo was seen in the Sunken marsh.

13th,a cuckoo flew through the conservation lake.